Don’t be duped by the generic title, because on the heels of his sophomore-slump comedy
30 Minutes or Less,
Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer is back in top form with
Gangster Squad, a pulpy action throwback that effortlessly achieves its goal to entertain thanks to a top-shelf cast, dazzling direction, and a fast-paced screenplay chock-full of snappy 1940s-style patter. Although it arguably lacks the prestige and dramatic impact of its most obvious predecessor, Brian De Palma’s
The Untouchables, Fleischer’s third feature rarely stops to reload while bending every crime-flick cliche imaginable into a relentlessly thrilling tale of cops v...
Released:
2013
Rated:
R
Length:
110 mins